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Blitva – Croatian chard & potatoes | NordMad

A Dalmatian side of Swiss chard and potatoes tossed in garlic oil. Simple, honest and ideal alongside grilled fish.

Side DishDinnerKroatisk / Dalmatinsk
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30 min total
4 servings
Very Easy

Ingredients

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  • 1.1 lb Swiss chard (leaves and stems)
  • 14.1 oz potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 3 fed garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt

Instructions

  1. 1

    Boil potatoes

    1. Boil the potato cubes in salted water for about 12–15 minutes until tender.
  2. 2

    Blanch chard

    1. Add the chard leaves for the last 3–4 minutes of cooking.
    2. Drain everything well.
  3. 3

    Toss in garlic oil

    1. Heat the olive oil and fry the garlic until golden.
    2. Toss potatoes and chard in the oil. Season with salt.

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Preparation

  • • Use leaf beet as a substitute if Swiss chard is unavailable.

Cooking

  • • Separate the stems and boil them a couple of minutes before the leaves.

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